EPISODE · Sep 12, 2017 · 21 MIN
245 Brendan Eich, Edward Snowden Recommends Internet Browsers like his for Privacy PART TWO
from Going Deep with Aaron Watson · host Aaron Watson
When you are on a mobile device that does not use blockers against ads and trackers, YOU ARE PAYING $23 per month just to load the tracking and targeting scripts for ads. It’s a payday for both advertisers and your telecommunications provider. This was part two. Don't miss part one! Attend my one-day conference January 27th in Pittsburgh. Learn more here. Brendan’s Two Challenges; 1. Adopt an good ad blocker like uBlock or Disconnect Me. 2. Read a real physical book in the sunlight. Resources NSA uses Google cookies to pinpoint targets for hacking (Washington Post) Mobile Ads Cost you $23 per month (Medium) Basic Attention Token Raises $35 Million in 30 Seconds (CoinDesk)
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When you are on a mobile device that does not use blockers against ads and trackers, YOU ARE PAYING $23 per month just to load the tracking and targeting scripts for ads. It’s a payday for both advertisers and your telecommunications provider. This was part two. Don't miss part one! Attend my one-day conference January 27th in Pittsburgh. Learn more here. Brendan’s Two Challenges; 1. Adopt an good ad blocker like uBlock or Disconnect Me. 2. Read a real physical book in the sunlight. Resources NSA uses Google cookies to pinpoint targets for hacking (Washington Post) Mobile Ads Cost you $23 per month (Medium) Basic Attention Token Raises $35 Million in 30 Seconds (CoinDesk)
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